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Organic farm changes improve training

Lauren McKown
April 12, 2010

It’s a part of campus that most students never will visit, but for Walker Hancock, the Student Organic Farm is her version of the MSU experience — an experience that will see a few positive changes this year. Hancock is one of many students, volunteers and community members involved in the Student Organic Farm who soon will be learning and working with a new mobile greenhouse as well as experiencing changes in the Organic Farmer Training Program.

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MSU promotes sexual assault awareness

Emily Wilkins
April 12, 2010

In dangerous situations, knowledge can be the best defense. Of course, a jab in the nose is a good back-up when that fails. A free self-defense program will be offered Tuesday night as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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MSU students represent US in China expo

Kate Jacobson
April 12, 2010

Two current MSU students and a 2009 MSU alumna were selected as student ambassadors for China’s Expo 2010 in Shanghai this summer. International relations senior Charles Eveslage, international relations and Chinese senior Dan Redford and MSU alumna Rachel Smith will serve as student ambassadors for the Expo 2010 to guide visitors through the U.S. pavilion and act as ambassadors of the U.S.

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Pride Week 2010 kicks off with picnic, guest speaker

Emily Wilkins
April 12, 2010

During his freshman year at MSU, Patrick McAlvey was in the process of trying to cure his sexual orientation. More than five years later, he is back to embrace it. McAlvey, an MSU alumnus, discussed his experience with reparative therapy — the attempt to change the sexual orientation of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual through various methods — as part of Pride Week 2010 on Monday evening.

MICHIGAN

Council to discuss budget, deficit

Zack Colman
April 12, 2010

The East Lansing City Council will continue reviewing the proposed 2010-11 fiscal year budget when it views presentations on utility, street and solid waste funds during its 7 p.m. Tuesday work session at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.

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Coalition receives award for efforts

David Barker
April 12, 2010

The Community Relations Coalition, or CRC, was honored last week for its efforts to increase MSU students’ knowledge of recycling, reuse and energy efficiency opportunities in the East Lansing community.

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Student research set to be displayed

David Barker
April 12, 2010

Research by MSU undergraduate students on various topics ranging from tropical diseases to the life of an 18th century violin maker will be on display Friday. The display of student work is part of the annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum that will be held from 9 a.m.

MICHIGAN

Death of missing man ruled suicide

Kate Jacobson
April 12, 2010

David Drolshagen, a missing East Lansing man, was found dead Sunday in Meridian Township by a person walking in the Eyde Parkway off of South Hagadorn Road. Drolshagen, 50, was reported missing on March 30.

MICHIGAN

Conservatives rally at Capitol

Lauren McKown
April 11, 2010

The Mad Hatter, Lady Liberty, Revolutionary War heroes and taxing pirates were just a few of more than 1,500 people who filled the Capitol lawn Saturday to exhibit one central idea: discontent with their government’s recent actions. Tea partiers from across the state gathered to protest federal and state tax policies, the recent passage of the health care bill and to welcome the Tea Party Express, a national bus tour that began traveling March 27, making its way from Nevada to Washington, D.C., where the tour will conclude Thursday, tax day.

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Students devise strategy for child abuse campaign

Brittany Shammas
April 11, 2010

Four days after receiving the assignment, Audrey Sibiski stood in front of a president and CEO and board members, presenting her group’s idea for an advertising campaign. Sibiski, an advertising senior, was one of 22 students who spent April 5 through last Thursday designing a potential strategy for a national organization — Prevent Child Abuse America — as part of a weeklong internship.

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Duck race raises money for camp

David Barker
April 11, 2010

Rubber ducks floated down the Red Cedar River on Friday afternoon as part of Camp Kesem’s annual rubber duck derby. The event raised nearly $1,500, which will be used to provide free summer camp to kids with parents who have had or currently have cancer. Camp Kesem, which is run by college students, is a weeklong summer camp for kids ages 6-13 and is located in more than 10 states.

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Student group displays Indian culture in event

Emily Wilkins
April 11, 2010

The Indian Student Organization, or ISO, performed its sixth annual Sargam on Saturday at MacDonald Middle School in East Lansing. Sargam, which means “melody” in Hindi, is a celebration of Indian culture and includes singing and dancing.

FEATURES

Students discuss violence at murder mystery dinner

Emily Wilkins
April 8, 2010

On Thursday night, about 80 students filtered into the Four Deuces, a speakeasy set up in Akers cafeteria, to participate in a murder mystery dinner. The event was part of the NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education “Enough is Enough” campaign to stop violence, specifically violence on college campuses and schools.

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Breslin's son to run for Board of Trustees

Zane McMillin
April 8, 2010

The son of the man for whom Breslin Center is named officially is seeking the Republican nomination for the MSU Board of Trustees, running on a platform that includes maintaining affordable tuition and enhancing research at the university. Brian Breslin, a 59-year-old retired Meijer executive and MSU alumnus, is one of three Republicans seeking the nomination.

MICHIGAN

New Mexican restaurant to open in May

Lauren McKown
April 8, 2010

Señor Georgio’s, which is set to open at 403 E. Grand River Ave. this spring, will fill the vacant space next to Starbucks, where eatery Brother’s Grill closed more than two months ago. Current Georgio’s Gourmet Pizzeria owners Vackis Nicolau and Tasos Alimonos plan to implement traditional Greek and Italian flavors into a Mexican menu.

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Granholm praises film credit incentive

Marissa Cumbers
April 8, 2010

Two years after the debut of Michigan’s film incentive program, Gov. Jennifer Granholm praised the program’s success in her weekly radio address. The film incentive program, which grants film producers a refundable tax credit of up to 42 percent of production expenses, was signed into law by Granholm in April 2008.

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Campus organizations elections end

David Barker
April 8, 2010

Spring elections for campus organizations concluded at noon Thursday. After a computer glitch caused polls to close early Monday, MSU officials reopened voting Thursday for four student governance bodies: ASMSU, Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, Owen Graduate Association and Council of Medical Students.

MICHIGAN

Web playing role in governor's race

Marissa Cumbers
April 7, 2010

Michigan’s 2010 gubernatorial candidates are gaining fans and followers on Web sites such as Facebook and Twitter and social networking skills are increasingly important in the race to Michigan’s executive office, experts said.